Tuesday, May 20, 2025

969. Being called someone's better half



 

Nic felt a little guilty after talking to Tristan. He knew he should have been there to welcome Liv's family to Seoul, but he was afraid they might be mad at him too. When all along, he'd invited Tristan to visit because he could pay his way, and Tristan and given that ticket to Liv, and now she was making her home here.

"You're just scared of her, Mom, that's all."

Felicity, his wife, told him he shouldn't feel guilty about anything. "You're such an introvert when it comes to family." She hurried him along so that they could visit Woo and Liv after dinner.

"But..but I don't even have anything to bring them," Nic winced. Felicity had already taken care of that she had a nice bottle of red wine for them.

Of course, Liv's Mom was ready to open it as soon as they got there, and Nic had a feeling she wasn't in the mood to share. At least, Woo took care of that. Woo was the bartender, and Liv and Woo watched while everyone got cozy in the living room.

"Where can we take you guys?" Nic did his best to be upbeat as if he could be a tourist guide, or at least Felicity could be, since she was fluent in Korean. There was the palace to see, or maybe the suspension bridge. There was an island nearby for hiking. Even a trip to the night market.

"I'm staying right here." Trish looked at him as it was all crazy talk to her.

"We just came for the baby's birth," Liv's father said.

Liv reminded them they didn't want to stay at the apartment the entire time. The baby wasn't due until a week or so. 

Nic could see Liv's mother was afraid. From the look on her face she was hoping that the baby would come early.

11 comments:

  1. Very interesting story 😊 Have a nice day

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  2. I hate that naming.
    Really do. it's do demeaning

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  3. Why should they be mad at Nic? Some history that I don't know?? Maybe organize a baby party....

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  4. I think how different the story would have been if Nic got together with Liv. Secretly I think he is in love with her. If only he'd had the confidence.

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  5. Esperemos que el bebe, este bien. Te mando un beso.

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  6. Such a sweet and real moment—Nic trying his best, Felicity balancing everything out, and the quiet tension of family dynamics. Love how being called someone's "better half" really rings true here. ❤️

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  7. Great chapter dear 🌼💐💐🌹

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  8. Nic tries very hard, Trish should be a bit more approachable and not so withdrawn.

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  9. Acho que a percepção de Nic é muito boa.
    E mais um bebê vem por aí...
    Beijos! Boas inspirações!

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